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Swindon was named an Expanded Town under the Town Development Act 1952 and this led to a major increase in its population. In the 2001 census the population of the Swindon urban area was 155,432, while around 184,000 lived in the borough, which includes the large villages of Highworth and Wroughton. (Source: Wikipedia)

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John Lewis At Home Helps Children's CentrePosted: 23/11/2010 17:31:12
Swindon-based charity Hop Skip and Jump received a welcome contribution this week thanks to the arrival of some ex-display furniture from John Lewis.
The charity, which offers care and respite to...[ full story ]

Mental Health Cash Boost for Swindon YoungstersPosted: 03/02/2008 13:10:42
Swindon Borough Council is one of 25 local authorities that have been selected to be a pathfinder for the Targeted Mental Health in Schools Project.
The council will receive over £700,000 from the...[ full story ]

Police horses on streets of SwindonPosted: 03/07/2007 09:17:16
Three police horses named Redland, Broadmead and Monty went on patrol with police officers in Swindon at the weekend...[ full story ]

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areaAccommodation WebsiteThe Accommodation website is an ever expanding accommodation directory for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire accommodation. Bed and breakfast, hotels, guest houses and self catering holiday accommodationSwindon Bed and BreakfastBed and breakfast in Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire area. B and B accommodation and guest houses in Swindon and nearby.The Fern Bed and BreakfastSmart bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Swindon Town Centre. A cut above the rest, with its commitment to quality, comfort and design, including hot tub, luxury rooms (with wooden floors) TV/DVD at affordable prices.The Lodge Guest HouseFormally a large Victorian town house, The Lodge was sympathetically transformed into a small hotel in 1980 and has received a Four Star rating from VisitBritain.
Recently refurbished, this ivy clad building in the heart of town has been tastefully refurbished to compliment the building and provides nine well appointed ensuite bedrooms, an attractive conservatory dining room and ample secure car parking.The Bell HotelThe Bell Hotel is a family run business, we aim to offer the best service possible. All our guests are treated as members of the family to ensure that you enjoy your stay as much as possible.Express, by Holiday InnLong Stay rates available, can seat conferences up to 50 theatre style, 134 bedrooms all ensuite, weekend packages available, hen parties, etcBlunsdon House HotelBlunsdon House Hotel is set in extensive private grounds where panoramic views across the vales of Cricklade and beyond can be enjoyed.
Blunsdon House Hotel originated soon after the Bath and West Agricultural Show was held at Swindon in late 1957, when farmers Peter & Zan Clifford took in bed & breakfast customers to help out a friend. The guest house became a licensed country club in 1960, and then a fully licensed hotel in 1962. We have climbed through hotel ratings of listed, approved, one, two and three star, to become the first four star hotel in the county of Wiltshire.

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Swindon Web DesignWeb design service for businesses and individuals in Swindon and the surrounding areaCommatic Limited, Web Design and HostingCommatic Limited. Supplies Web design, hosting and programming services throughout the UK and Eire.Horizon CottagesHoliday cottage accommodation in England, Scotland, Wales and EireAMS AccountancyProviding a chartered service to Small and Medium Businesses and one man Ltd Freelancer Companies. Business and Personal Tax Returns, Tax Investigations, Monthly/Quarterly Management Accounts, VAT and always good advice.The ApartmentFor a truly unique experience "The Apartment" can cater to all your needs.
From small parties to large corporate functions of up to 750 we are positive that The Apartment''s location and settings are perfect for any party or event.
With an exclusive VIP lounge, Club and cocktail bar, Raised stage, Lounge & restaurant, our promotion team can co-ordinate any themed event from Live Comedy Acts to Las Vegas style casino evenings to meet the requirements of all you staff regardless of age or tastes.Richard James Estate AgentsEstablished in 1991, Richard James Estate Agents is an independently owned and operated estate agency with its offices specialising in the sale of quality homes in Swindon and the surrounding villages.
We''''ve built our success and our reputation on providing the highest quality service and giving honest, professional and practical advice. These things matter to us, because they matter to you.Castles - Swindon Estate AgentsSwindon Estate Agents Castles are extremely passionate about selling houses and arranging mortgages, and our highly motivated team of property professionals are on hand 6 days a week to ensure that our clients and customers expectations are not only met but exceeded.Spring Heating and PlumbingWelcome to Spring Heating and Plumbing, your local CORGI registered plumbing and central heating engineer specialists.
Covering Swindon, we deal with all aspects of plumbing and gas work, from the simplest of leaky plumbing to the largest of heating installations.Thring Townsend Lee and PembertonsThring Townsend Lee and Pembertons provides a balanced portfolio of commercial, agricultural and private client services in well-defined markets by specialist lawyers. With offices in Bath, Bristol, London and Swindon, and nearly 400 staff, the firm has an impressive national and international client base.

Travel insurance web siteHoliday insurance and travel insurance. If you are travelling within the UK or taking a holiday abroad then travel insurance will help to cover medical expenses, theft and other such unexpected eventualities. Cheap holiday insurance, whether it is single trip holiday insurance or annual travel holiday insurance within the UK or abroad is a must!Swindon Town Football ClubWeb site for the football league club Swindon TownThe Insurance Web SiteCar Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Pet Insurance, Holiday Insurance and Home Insurance

AshokaWith its convenient town centre location, contemporary design and fantastic menu Ashoka is the perfect venue for any occasion from business lunch to that special evening out.

Contempoary indian cuisine

Private parties for up to 80 people

Town centre location

Shanghai RestaurantThai, Malaysian and Chinese Cuisine.
Swindon''s Shanghai restaurant beautifully illustrates the cilinary influences of the cosmopolitan eastern city it is named after.
Free parking at the rear of the restaurant.La Dolce Vita - Italian RestaurantLa Dolce Vita Italian restaurant brings a taste of Italy to the heart of Swindon.
Recently extended to create a spacious and luxurious, yet atmospheric room for functions and parties, the restaurant now seats up to 200 in comfort, providing a typical Italian atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine.The Khyber - Authentic Indian CuisineWelcome to the newly refurbsihed Khyber, Wiltshire''s first Indian restaurant, owned and managed by the Ali family since 1962.
The Khyber has evolved over 40 years constantly broadening our menu to cater for the discerning palette of westerners.La Casita - Mexican Restaurant and TakeawayAt la casita we take pride in providing excellent, home cooked food prepared from only the freshest ingredients in a warm and convivial atmosphere. Our menu offers a wide range of Mexican dishes based upon original recipes and incorporating traditional ingredients such as tortillas, New Mexico red chile spices, salsas, and exotic vegetables like avocados. Mexican cuisine is diverse and bold though not necessarily hot! (We cater to mild tastes too)!Swindon RendezvousChinese food is one of the healthiest. We cook using a combination of fresh, simple ingredients cooked in very little oil, retaining essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Our restaurant is locally renowned and we offer the most delicious oriental cuisine in a stylish contemporary setting - look forward to seeing you soon.The Kings Bar and RestaurantSituated in the old town of Swindon, "The Kings Bar and Restaurant" now has a brand new look. The decor has been renovated to bring the bar up to modern standards whilst enhancing the Victorian ambience of this grand old building. If you are after a great night out, a great dining experience or even hotel accommodation in the heart of Swindon, ''''The Kings'''' fits the bill.
Top quality food continues to be a major part of our operation here at The Kings. Every season our head chef creates a new menu to take advantage of the freshest produce. Here are our current bar & restaurant menus.Mario's RestaurantWe offer a selection of Sicilian and Italian food and wine, in a warm and friendly cellar atmosphere. When it comes to the best Italian food in Swindon, Marios Sicilian Restaurant Ė the oldest Trattoria in the town Ė is second to none for flavour and atmosphere.@fusionat-fusion is Swindon''s newest Chinese buffet, bar and restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you to our spacious venue and serving you a great meal. Just look out for us where ''''Two For One'''' used to be.Rafu'sRafuís Indian restaurants in Swindon, Shrivenham and Highworth offer quite simply, the best Indian cuisine to be found in the West Country. Right from the hearty welcome from either Rafu or his brother Safu, to the superb food and intimate ambience, eating at Rafuís is a delight to behold. For vegetarians, the vegetable Pakora is surely the best you will ever taste.The Biplob Tandoori Restaurant and TakeawayBiplob (meaning revolution) originated in Bangladesh. We take pride in having presented Eastern cuisine in Swindon for the last 20 years.
Our award winning chef and managing teams work passionately to create delightful mouthwatering dishes. Use of authentic methods and indigenous spices and ingredients are the key to this art. With dishes from a traditional Indian menu and firm favourites to the unusual and exotic, we hope to excite your taste buds.

Steam - Museum Of The Great Western RailwaySTEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway - ''''Godís Wonderful Railway'''' - a railway network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded as the most advanced in the world.Swindon Designer Outlet VillageEurope's largest covered designer oulet.
Housed in the beautifully restored railway works, 105 stores offer all the labels you love.
Large car park and served by local transport.
Opening hours (please phone to confirm latest details):
Monday- Friday 10am - 8pm,
Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am* - 5pm
* larger stores opening at 11am
Bank Holidays - 10am-6pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Swindon Designer Outlet,
Kemble Drive,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN2 2DY